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During a break between interviews, Ohio State Head Coach Jim Tressel pointed his large-bodied players in the direction of lunch. It was mid-morning at the Big Ten media days, and Kirk Barton, Marcus Freeman and Vernon Gholston — a combined 812 pounds of suits and ties — were hungry ... again.
They've been that way since walking off the field Jan. 8 after the national championship game.
Florida embarrassed then-No. 1-ranked Ohio State 41-14 in the BCS title game.
"Whenever you don't do as well as you're capable, there's no denying that creates hunger," Tressel said. "There are young guys with opportunities. That creates hunger because they've never eaten before.
"I think all of our people — our coaches, players, everyone that was a part of preparing for, then coming up short, in a big opportunity — will use that often. It's a great reminder when you don't do as well as you can."
Tressel finds himself with a vastly different team than he had a year ago. There isn't a Heisman Trophy favorite. There is less — not more — experience on offense. He lost his quarterback, running back and top two receivers.
Troy Smith, Antonio Pittman, Ted Ginn Jr. and Anthony Gonzalez are in the NFL now. They led OSU to an unbeaten regular season last year and a third straight win over rival Michigan.
Buckeyes Picked Third
It should come as no surprise the Buckeyes weren't picked to win the conference. Or even finish second. Ohio State was picked third by a vote of media attending these meetings.
"I don't know if we're worthy of being third, or if we should be better than third. We'll find out," Tressel said. "I think it shows respect for our program that we lost that many guys and we're stilling getting picked at that level. I think the Big Ten is going to be a better Big Ten than it was a year ago. It remains to be seen if Ohio State is as good as it was."
OSU did walk away with a parting gift. Linebacker James Laurinaitis, the Nagurski Ward winner last season, was selected as the top preseason defensive player.
Which is all fine and dandy, but Tressel hasn't picked a quarterback yet. That process will begin in earnest Sunday, when players report for camp. The first practice is Monday.
Todd Boeckman, Rob Schoenhoft and Antonio Henton are the candidates to take over for Smith. Boeckman has a slight edge. Previously Tressel said Boeckman would start if a game were tomorrow. Asked if Boeckman was the front-runner, Tressel shrugged.
"What's that?" he said. "It's going to be a good battle. ... We have 29 more practices before we play a game, and we have some games before we play a conference game. We'll probably have this similar scenario for a couple more months with the same question."
Michigan is Favorite
What Ohio State lost, Michigan returns. Quarterback Chad Henne will start a fourth season. Running back Mike Hart, who rushed for more than 1,500 yards, is back. He was selected as the preseason's top offensive player. Leading receiver Mario Manningham returns, too.
But the Wolverines have underachieved at times.
They've ended each of the last three seasons with losses to Ohio State and then in the bowl game. That has brought some pressure on Head Coach Lloyd Carr, who won a national title 10 years ago. Carr dismissed reports that his health would lead to his retirement.
"To the best of my knowledge, I'm healthy," he said. "At some point, we're all going to retire, and there's always an appropriate time to speak to that issue."
Bret Bielema, at 37 one of the youngest coaches in Division I-A football, won't have to worry about retirement anytime soon as long as Wisconsin lives up to expectations this season. The Badgers were the media's preseason No. 2.
Wisconsin returns 18 starters, only Illinois and Purdue, each with 20, returns more. The Badgers finished 12-1 and beat Arkansas in the Capital One Bowl.
But Wisconsin doesn't have an easy road. It plays Ohio State and Michigan in consecutive weeks near the end of the season.
"A year ago, we didn't have the opportunity to play Ohio State, and it was kind of the way it all panned out, but I would love to see the computer that spit out that we play Ohio State and Michigan back-to-back," Bielema said. "That's a nice random, blind draw."
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'American Idol' crowns its season 13 winner
LOS ANGELES | Big-voiced rocker Caleb Johnson is the season 13 "American Idol," winning the title over teenage pop singer Jena Irene.
"This is crazy," Johnson said after host Ryan Seacrest announced the TV audience's decision on Wednesday's season finale of the Fox contest.
Johnson, 23, of Asheville, North Carolina, and Irene, 17, of Farmington Hills, Michigan, told each other "you da bomb" before the result was revealed.
Runner-up Irene is getting a consolation prize: The two competitors and friends are set to attend her high school prom, Seacrest said.
Seacrest did not announce the number of votes cast, as was routine when the show drew huge audiences and impressive vote tallies. "American Idol," which long reigned as TV's top-rated show, now is a moderately successful, top 20 performer.
Johnson's win came on the strength of his renditions Tuesday of "Dream On," ''Maybe I'm Amazed" and "As Long as You Love Me," intended as his first single. Irene sang "Dog Days Are Over," ''Can't Help Falling in Love" and "We Are One."
He is to receive a recording contract as this season's champion.
The two-hour finale included performances by John Legend, Kiss, Demi Lovato and Lady Antebellum. It also showcased a song by judges Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban and Harry Connick Jr., with judge-turned-mentor Randy Jackson joining in.
Even Seacrest took a turn crooning, proving as a singer he's a great host. He was joined on Richard Marx's "Right Here Waiting" by the singer-songwriter.
NBC's singing contest "The Voice," which leapfrogged "American Idol" in the ratings, has leaned heavily on its performer-coaches to boost audience interest.
Fox, acknowledging the glory days of "American Idol" are behind it, said it likely will cut the show from two nights a week to one next season, after the initial auditions.
The show, which hit a peak of 30.3 million viewers in the 2005-06 season, was drawing audiences in the single-digit millions this year.
"American Idol" has launched the careers of stars including Carrie Underwood and Jennifer Hudson.


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Albuquerque, N.M. • A powerful storm system that has caused hundreds of accidents across the Western U.S. has marched eastward with predictions of widespread snow, freezing temperatures and gusty winds.
The fierce weather has caused at least eight deaths and prompted advisories Saturday afternoon in New Mexico and Texas.
As thick, gray clouds covered the Southwest, forecasters said the storm would sweep across the South and toward the Atlantic coast next week, causing problems for holiday travelers.
Joe Harris, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service, said the "Nordic outbreak" will "produce a mixed bag of wily weather that will end up impacting much of the nation."
In New Mexico, authorities and residents braced for the second hit of a one-two punch that had already blanketed parts of the state with snow and freezing rain and caused a rollover accident that killed a 4-year-old girl in the eastern part of the state.
Three other storm-related deaths were reported Saturday in a crash in the Texas Panhandle involving nearly a dozen vehicles.
In California, where the storm system hit first, prompting flooding and water rescues in recent days, three deaths have been linked to the storms since Thursday, as authorities found one body near downed power lines, one man crashed his vehicle into a tree and a woman was killed when a tree fell on a parked car.
In Arizona, firefighters recovered the body of a man who was swept away by high waters Friday in the Santa Cruz River in the southern part of the state.
The storm already has affected much of the Western U.S., causing hundreds of rollover accidents and prompting officials to cancel events and close roads.
In Nevada, snow in high elevations in the rural, eastern part of the state stranded dozens of cars. No fatalities were reported and authorities got the road open again by Saturday.
In Arizona, rain came down Saturday as more than 8,000 cyclists competed in the annual El Tour de Tucson. Also, high school football games, soccer tournaments and parades were cancelled across the state.
Forecasters said parts of both California and Arizona could expect severe weather with winter storm warnings through Saturday. Weather officials said the mountains and the Antelope Valley foothills northeast of Los Angeles were under the most risk. However, they said there was only a small chance of rainstorms like those that prompted flooding in California on Thursday.
In New Mexico, it was unclear where the heaviest bands of snow would develop, meteorologist Jennifer Palucki said.
In Texas, freezing rain and cold temperatures have already hampered travel and much of the "heavy stuff" will hit south of I-20, Harris said. Several traffic accidents were reported Saturday, including the fatal crash late Friday that left several injured hurt in Vega, about 30 miles west Amarillo, and one that injured three members of singer Willie Nelson's band when their bus struck a pillar on Interstate 30 near Sulphur Springs, about 75 miles northeast of Dallas.
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A man dressed as Batman has brought a suspected burglar into a police station in northern England.
West Yorkshire Police said Monday that they do not know the identity of the man who appeared in "a full Batman outfit" and turned in a 27-year-old suspect to police in Bradford, England.
CCTV images released by police show a caped crusader — fully-clad with the comic hero's boots, gloves and logo across his chest — standing alongside a man in a red hooded sweatshirt.
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Fox spokeswoman Gaude Paez said Tuesday the episode has been removed from Fox.com and Hulu.com.
In the episode, which originally aired March 17, protagonist Peter Griffin is asked by sports announcer Bob Costas about his performance at the marathon. A flashback shows Peter mowing down runners with his car.
"I'll tell ya, Bob, I just got in my car and drove it," Griffin says. "And when there was a guy in my way, I killed him."
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While a little outside the chronological range covered by this blog, I thought I would share exciting news about a new book that seeks to alter our impression of antebellum slavery through the lens of the War of 1812.
Smith, Gene Allen. The Slaves' Gamble: Choosing Sides in the War of 1812. New York: Palgrave Macmillan, 2012. 272pp. $27.00.
Gene Allen Smith, historian at Texas Christian University, has written an interesting examination of how slaves viewed and used the conflict for their own opportunities. He showed that the war saw all sides using African Americans to aid their causes, while blacks saw the war as their chance to assert themselves, whether for seeking equality, in the case of free blacks, or freedom for slaves. Further, the war was a turning point in American race relations, as Smith noted that slavery was in a tenuous situation on war's eve.
He noted that the war drastically altered this path of decline and that it further halted any potential progress towards freedom or equality, as blacks who joined British forces, seeking to better their lot in life, returned with invading forces, leading enemy troops into American communities. The consequence of this was a greater distrust among whites of arming slaves and enrolling blacks in militia units to augment white manpower, which continued into the Civil War, where African Americans served in segregated regiments with white officers. One of the other major problems resulting from the war was the expansion of available land for plantation agriculture, and plantation-based slavery.(3-4)
Smith begins his study by examining the story of black participation in North American wars. What is great about this chapter is the examination of the cross-cultural interactions, echoing Richard White's remarkable work The Middle Ground. He concluded that the contributions of blacks to military conflicts during the colonial and revolutionary periods redefined the relationships between blacks and whites in North America.(31)
As he examined the role of blacks during the War of 1812, he weaved in the stories of black participants across the various theaters, providing a new and exciting understanding of the war that is as important to the larger field of study on the war as Donald Hickey. Smith concluded that blacks found became aware that their contributions to the war were minimized in post-war America. Further, white Americans began to react fearfully to black insurrection possibilities and worked to prevent the arming of blacks. Also, northern states began enacting laws outlawing blacks residing in them. Slavery became more entrenched in the South, as new areas were available for cotton production. Thus the war served as the last opportunity for blacks to attempt to fight for their place in society until the Civil War.(210-214)
The book is well researched, relying on sources from such scholars as Richard White, Gary Nash, Ian Steele, Stagg, and Don Hickey. In addition to strong secondary sources, Smith utilized several great primary sources that considered black participation, as well as interactions with Native Americans.
A good monograph that examines the difficult situation faced by blacks as they attempted to choose a side in the War of 1812 to further their position, Smith's The Slaves' Gamble is a great book for scholars interested in African American history, military history, the War of 1812, and is a good book for those interested in the Civil War, as it illustrates quite well how the forces that led to that great struggle came into being by America's "second war for independence".


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In the most appropriate homage to Bill, I set up for a running diary, which the rest of the world calls "live-blogging."
And away we go:
11:51: Colbert introduces the segment. (SC: "I wonder what we'll talk about?") Bill gives a wave to the crowd as Colbert does his "it's-all-about-me" schtick. (Hmm: Who is the audience cheering for again? Keep that in mind.)
11:51:07: Bill reaction shot to Colbert's antics. Slightly deer-in-headlights, but that's understandable. Bill is wearing a pinstripe suit and open-collar white shirt. (I'm disappointed: Where's the Jalen Rose NBA Draft outfit?)
11:51:20: SG slyly references an earlier joke in the show about Hungarians. (Points to SG: You're paying attention! I always like when the Colbert or Stewart interview guests do that.)
11:51:56: Colbert talks about Bill's "fan's perspective"...yada yada yada... one-word responses from Bill. I guess Colbert didn't take the John Sawatsky ESPN interview training. (One-word answers are interview death on Colbert/Stewart. When you can hear individual audience member chuckles, it's quiet. Too quiet. But it's early yet.)
I believe the upshot of the question from Colbert was that Bill stays out of locker rooms for athlete interviews because there isn't enough room in, say, the Giants locker room for both Barry Bonds' head and Bill's head. (Wait: Did I mis-interpret that? Ha ha: Bill, we kid 'cause we love!)
11:52:09: Colbert reads the entire title of Bill's book, and comments about the title "It's a good one."
Bill quietly comments on "But now there's no 'Peace'" with Red Sox fans. "It's terrible." More projection! We can't hear you in back!
11:52:20: Pause the DVR for a sidebar with myself:
This is where I have my first "I-wonder-what-SportsGuy-readers-seeing-Bill-in-person-for-the-first-time-are-thinking" moment.
(Full disclosure: I've met Bill once in person, very briefly, and I really liked him. We have an occasional email correspondence, and he's been nothing but nice to me.)
He's an unbelievable writer – and has created a very impressive little empire. (OK, I'll stop the SG-slurp now.) But the fact is, he's not nearly as good on TV as he is in print. Not even close. That's not a criticism -- just an observation.
(The reality is that if Bill was as good on TV as he was in print, he'd be so big as to eclipse everything else on sports TV. He'd have a show more popular than PTI and I have no doubt he'd be sitting in Tony Kornheiser's seat on Monday Night Football. As Simmons himself might say: I will not argue about this.)
So anyway, having heard him on the radio a few times (and having seen him on TV once or twice on that ill-fated train-wreck "Cold Pizza" segment of him and his LA buddies sitting at a diner table talking), I knew he wasn't as good on broadcast media as he was in online media.
I'm always curious, then, how fans who only know him by his brilliant online-writing skills react when they see the actual guy behind the Guy. So far, the interview is a slow start. But the Colbert interview segment is always more about host than guest. You've got to be willing to let Colbert carry the thing.
Un-pause the DVR and continue...
11:52:45: OK, NOW Bill is warming up. Colbert threw him a softball, asking what makes the Red Sox so likeable. Bill got as animated as we're likely to see him -- it's in his wheelhouse.
(Number of pop culture references so far? Zero. That's a disappointment.)
11:53:40. Colbert flashes his genius. He points out that "Path to 9/11" (on ABC) was trounced by football on both Sunday and Monday nights.
Colbert: "Does that mean that
(This is PRECISELY the kind of pop-culture-meets-sports reference you'd expect out of Bill -- but maybe only online, not on TV. We're in Colbert's World now.)
11:53:58. Bill stumbles through a reply, but then has an outstanding save by setting up Colbert with this: "You know, the highlight of Bush's presidency was sports-related?"
Colbert: "He caught that fish!" (LOL. Colbert runs with it. Audience eats it up. Again, people watch the interview for Colbert, not the fill-in-blank guest.)
Bill references Game 3 of the 2001 World Series when Bush threw out the first pitch in a bulletproof vest, marveling at his strike:
"Would Reagan have been able to do that?" (Clever.) "Would Franklin Roosevelt?" (OK, that's hysterical.) "Would Bill Clinton, who probably throws like a girl?" (Eh, wrong audience, methinks.)
Simmons: "His presidency peaked that day." OK, that's low-hanging-fruit clever. But now, step aside for the master:
Colbert: "You know what? I think he's been throwing a fastball past us every day since then." (Audience goes nuts.)
Bill tries a joke about pitchers needing bulletproof vests in a Mets-Yankees World Series. Even with a NYC audience, it falls flat. (Maybe BECAUSE it's a NYC audience.) Moving on...
11:55:11. Colbert asks about the USA Hoops team coming in third at the World Championships. "What the fark is going on?" (Yep: LOVE the use of "fark.")
OK, this is DIRECTLY in Bill's wheelhouse – basketball. I have very high expectations for what comes next:
Bill offers up an explanation that we throw a team together in two weeks, versus the Greeks, who have been "playing together for, like, 20 years," etc.
What the hell? Is Colbert interviewing Ric Bucher here? Hit me with some vintage Simmons, man! Tell me how "
Simmons: "The funny thing is that none of those guys could play in the NBA. Which is weird." Weird: Yes. Funny? No. At least not when noted on this particular TV program. (Perhaps ANY.) But I quibble with semantics...
11:55:47. The "Greek" interview line comes to a screeching halt. Bill ends a sentence. The audience is quiet. Colbert seems stymied, reaching for anything to make this a funny.
(Pause DVR)
I ask myself: What must "Dad" be thinking right now? I know: "Why haven't I heard of this 'Cole-bear' guy? Was he on the
(Unpause DVR)
11:56:35. Bill starts talking about how the NBA players didn't want to be there, and how we should send all high school kids. "It'll be like 'Miracle on Ice.'" It feels a little off the rails right now. I'll tell you what the "miracle" would be: That Colbert saves the end of this segment with a nice kicker right here. Ask, and ye shall...
Colbert: "You know what I say? I say 'Basketball on Ice!'"
And that's the segment closer; at this point, probably mercifully.
11:26:45. Segment wraps. Colbert pimps the book, thanks Bill for coming on. The exit music plays and the camera pans back into a fuzzy fade-out. I'm waiting to see if Colbert (or Bill) extend a handshake. Neither does.
I'm not sure what – if anything – this means. I've seen guests get a big handshake afterwards; I've seen guests get nothing. I wonder how Colbert feels the segment went? (And I'm wondering how Bill thought it went... I'm positive there's a column in this, hopefully soon.)
Wrap-up: OK, so all in all, Bill was OK. Certainly not great. But not awful. I'm not going to dismiss that being good on Colbert is difficult as hell: Maybe the most difficult interview in late-night TV.
It's Colbert's show. He's got to be "on." To keep pace, the interviewee has got to be "on," too. And I've seen WAY too many who fall flat. They can't all be Stone Phillips.
Being extemporaneously funny on TV is incredibly hard. Just watch Tony Kornheiser, who is GREAT on TV (and vastly more experienced on TV than someone like Bill), yet still manages to have as many dribblers as he does ropes so far on MNF.
The reason that Colbert and the Daily Show crew can pull it off is that they're masters of the form. So maybe it's not fair to ask someone like Bill, a master of online writing but certainly not on-air TV, to be even close to as good or entertaining as he is in his columns.
I'm not trying to be an apologist for him. I'm just wondering what kind of expectations Bill's fans had for him.
If those expectations were as high as they are for his writing, the basic gist of today's post-Colbert commentary will be: "Wow, was he not as good as he is online."
If you had low expectations, he did OK. Again, he wasn't great. If you thought he'd be like he was in his column, you'd be disappointed. If you knew he wasn't as good in broadcast, you probably thought nothing worse than "eh."
The non-sports fan – the one who had never even heard of Simmons before he walked on the set – probably found it less dynamic than the usual guest but certainly unoffensive. (Hell, bland is fine: The guy was on national TV getting to promote his book. The performance is icing.)
More than anything, it was a showcase of the difference between someone with complete mastery of online persona (Simmons) and complete mastery of TV persona (Colbert)... and Bill was playing on the road this time.


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Stay healthy on golf course with these tips
There's more to golf than your golf swing. Use common sense to lower your risk of injury:
1. Warm up. Before you golf, walk or jog for a few minutes. Then try a few gentle stretches.
2. Start slowly. Work up to your desired level of activity.
3. Think overall fitness. Include aerobic activity, stretching and strength training in your fitness routine.
4. Lift your clubs carefully. Keep your back straight and use the strength of your legs to lift your clubs and other heavy objects.
Protect your elbows
To keep your game on course, think prevention:
1. Strengthen your forearm muscles. Use light weights or squeeze a tennis ball.
2. Do some dynamic stretching (half swings) before you golf. Walk or jog for a few minutes to warm up your muscles first.
3. Fix your form. Ask an instructor to check your grip and swing technique.
4. Know when to rest. At the first sign of elbow pain, take a break.
Source: http://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/golfers-tee-up-common-sense-with-these-tips#more-43422


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This might just be the hardest list featured on this site--perhaps even tougher than the World 8000 meter peaks. There are about 20 high points here that require major expeditions to remote, icy, cold, technically difficult peaks. Denali is actually one of the easy ones, due to the infrastructure in place to handle the hordes of climbers and the relatively gentle slopes on the easiest route. Saint Elias, Fairweather, Hunter, and Hayes are all monster peaks, and then there are the notoriously hard Coast Range summits of Devil's Paw, Nesselrode, and Kate's Needle. Then there's stuff out on the Aleutian Peninsula/Islands, the Brooks Range, and so on. A climber's odds of getting killed while trying to do all these peaks is very considerable, due just to bad weather. Good luck with it!
Note that there are no counties in Alaska. The equivalent is the borough, and there are 19 of these areas that handle local government functions. The boroughs do not completely cover the state, though, and the U.S. Census Bureau has divided the remainder into 11 Census Areas, which have no governmental reality and are used mainly for statistical reporting purposes. Compared to other states, the boroughs and census areas change often, and new incorporations or rulings by the census bureau could change the number or boundaries of these units, possibly changing this list. Potential completers should beware of these possible changes!
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This is the first of two posts on conflicts of interest of the appearance of them among 2011 National Book Awards judges. The second will deal with the fiction and nonfiction juries.
By Janice Harayda
You might think the National Book Awards couldn't look worse than they did last month when their sponsor shortlisted the wrong book and, instead of taking full responsibility for the error, pressured the erroneously named finalist to drop out. But that acidic fruit may not hang lower on the tree of ethics than an apparent conflict of interest on the poetry jury that casts a shadow over the prize ceremony to be held Wednesday.
Each National Book Awards jury normally has five judges, including one who serves as the panel chair. This year the poetry jury has as its chair Elizabeth Alexander, a Yale professor who is also one of 20 faculty members at the Cave Canem writers' program, according to the website for the organization. Two of the five finalists are among Alexander's 19 colleagues on the Cave Canem faculty, the site says: Nikky Finney and Yusef Komunyakaa (with whom she also shares the title of honorary director of the program).
Were 40 percent of the year's best poetry books written by people who teach with the panel chair? It's possible: Phillips was a finalist for a National Book Critics Circle Award and Komunyakaa won Pulitzer Prize, and Finney, if less honored, is widely respected. And you might think that Alexander alone couldn't have pulled her two colleagues onto the shortlist, given that the award has five judges. The truth is that she could have done it if the other four judges split 2–2 over a finalist and she cast the swing vote.
Many awards programs have a clear policies for handling apparent conflicts like Alexander's, often posted on their websites: They require such judges to abstain from the discussing or voting for the winner or both. The National Book Foundation, the sponsor of the awards, doesn't post its policy. And statements by its staff suggest that its way of dealing with conflicts is more subjective and less comprehensive than that of other major literary prize-givers. The foundation "forbids anyone that has a blood family, current business or romantic relationship" from judging the finalists, its executive director told Motoko Rich of the New York Times.
Is it a "business relationship" if you serve on a faculty with 19 others? You might think so. And Alexander may have recused herself from judging her colleagues. But that would leave the award, in effect, with only four judges, because she couldn't judge most of the candidates. At the same time, her failure to recuse herself would lead to a worse situation: It would taint the 2011 prize and do further harm to the reputation of a foundation lowered by its tawdry handling of the young-people's-literature prize.
No matter what happens Wednesday, the obvious management failures by the sponsor have the damaged the credibility of the National Book Awards. This year has brought new books from former poet laureate Robert Pinsky, Pulitzer Prize winner Rae Armantrout, National Book Award winners Robert Bly and Charles Wright, and other acclaimed poets passed over by the jury that chose two faculty members who teach with its chair in a relatively small program.
The problem with all of this does not involve the integrity of Alexander or her colleagues at Cave Canem. Nor does it relate to whether she can be an "objective" jury member. Every literary-awards judge brings tastes and biases to his or her task. The issue is that a shortlist long on people Alexander teaches with raises questions of fairness to the other finalists and to all the worthy poets snubbed by her panel. If one of Alexander's colleagues wins, how will the losers and nonstarters know that her support didn't make the difference that deprived them of the most coveted honors in American literature?
[Note: This post has been updated. An earlier version listed Carl Phillips as a third National Book Awards poetry finalist who serves on the Cave Canem faculty with jury chair Elizabeth Alexander. Phillips says his time as a teacher at Cave Canem has never overlapped with that of Alexander, although the website for the writing program lists them both as faculty members.]
Janice Harayda is an award-winning critic who has been book editor of the Plain Dealer in Cleveland and vice-president for awards of the National Book Critics Circle. You may also want to read her post on why the National Book Awards are broken and 7 ways to fix them, which deals with the uproar after the botched young-people's-literature nomination.
You can follow Jan (@janiceharayda) on Twitter, where she has posted further comments on the National Book Awards, by clicking on the "Follow" button in the right sidebar.
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Boot camp is back in session. And I have a confession to make. I love compost. I mean I really, really love it. I love the whole process of it. I find it completely fascinating. Compost is so awesome. Completely dreamy, in fact. I might be obsessed.
The run down… you should compost. Here's why:
Compost builds up your soil. There is a reason it is called "black gold." It provides good organisms, holds water, gives nutrients, improves clay soils, improves sandy soils, kills pollutants, fertilizes. It is awesome. Using compost reduces the amount of water, fertilizer, pesticides, and soil modification needed to grow a great garden.
Compost gets rid of your waste. Basically, most things that can't be recycled can be composted. If it was alive or came from something that was alive, you can compost it. Food waste, paper, yard waste, hair, wood, natural-fiber cloth, cardboard, even meat (but you'll want to do it right). We'll call all these things "organic waste" for the purpose of this post. The only things that can't really be composted are plastics, disposable diapers, and other synthetic materials. Although bones can be composted, they will take a longer time than most gardeners want to put in, or are more likely to get stolen from your pile by some critter.
Seriously, what is cooler than something that turns all of a household's non-recyclable waste into something that isn't waste at all? Something that gives back, that makes the gardens better? Can you see why I'm infatuated?
How does it work? Well, here's the quick and dirty version (tomorrow, I promise a bit more detail):
Compost turns trash into treasure by rotting. Yep. Rot. Experts talk about the greens and the browns, but the bottom line is that a compost bin uses water, heat and air to decompose all those vegetable peelings, coffee grounds, egg shells, grass clippings, leaves, straw, chicken poop, etc. What you need is a place to put it and a way to turn it to get air into it.
Large bins are great if you have a family, a large garden or a large amount of organic waste to compost. We don't have the biggest yard, but we have two pallet bins in the chicken area that we use for composting. You can make your own, or buy a variety of bins that range in size from pretty moderate to very large. Some even turn themselves.
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Or, skip a bin all together and just have a designated pile.
You'll want to place your compost bin(s)/pile somewhere that gets some sun during the day and where you can get water to it. A great place is in your garden so that you won't have to go far with your finished compost. Close to the kitchen is nice too, so it's easy to fill, but you really don't want it right up next to your house. Trust me. Our first bin was next to the house and we had a mouse invasion in the fall. Now our bins are out in the chicken area. Which is not close to the garden or the kitchen, but it is convenient for cleaning out the coop. (Yep, broke all the rules I just mentioned. That's the way we roll). It should also be free-standing; not up against a wall or a fence.
If you have a very small area, say only a patio or balcony, you might want to consider vermicomposting. That is composting with worms. They are a specific kind of worm, red wigglers, and they can live in a small box (or a big one) and they can eat through your kitchen waste pretty darn quickly. Their bins can be really small and stacked, and I've even seen some that are topped with planters (double duty!). They don't need to be turned and they don't need much "brown" material, but you do need to maintain them (you want the worms to stay alive). Plus then you have little wiggly pets. There are many different towers that you can buy or you can DIY with a plastic storage bin or wood. Check YouTube for a bunch of tutorials.
Worms make excellent compost tea, which is a superb fertilizer that, once diluted, you can pour into your garden beds to help your plants. Think of it as natural Miracle-Gro. You can have a worm bin indoors as well.
If the only place you have to compost is under your sink, or if you think you need a way to compost meat or dairy, you might want to consider a Bokashi. I don't have any hands on experience with one (we toss any extra dairy or meat scarps to the chickens… except chicken, of course), but they are pretty ingenious. They are small and air tight, so there is no smell and they use probiotics (the good micro organisms) to decompose what you put in there. They don't hold a ton, but they are efficient and get you compost tea quickly.
Tomorrow, I'm going to cover what to put in your compost (you know, "greens" and "browns" and all that), plus the difference between cool and hot composting.
Since I do all of our composting outside, I'd love to hear your experiences and thoughts on vermicompost and the Bokashi methods. Tell me, tell me!


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By Relocation.com Staff Once you narrow down your search for moving companies to three or four, you will want to have them come to your home to give you an in-home visual estimate.
Having movers look at your stuff in person is the only way you can be sure you'll get accurate moving quotes -- insist they come to your home.
And when they're there, the questions you ask them -- and the answers you receive -- will help you pick the best one: a knowledgeable, meticulous moving company estimator likely works for a moving company that is professional and will do a good job for you.
Here are some of the more important questions to ask:
1. For how long have you been giving moving quotes?
You want to be sure the person giving you quotes is knowledgeable about all aspects of moving. Were they a driver before being an estimator? What other parts of the company do they have experience with? The more experienced they are, the more comfortable you will be with your moving quote. If they're evasive in any of their answers, take that as a warning sign.
2. What are my options for pricing?
Moving quotes are not the easiest to understand, so you want someone who takes the time to explain your options -- and you need to feel comfortable with their explanation. If your estimator rushes through the explanations, you should be concerned -- it might be reflective of how the moving company will handle your move. 3. When will I get my stuff?
There are a lot of moving parts to your move, so it's hard to be precise about when you'll get your stuff, particularly if you're moving in the busy season in the summer. So make sure the answer is realistic, and they're not just telling you something you want to hear. Most moving companies will give you a couple of days leeway on the delivery date.
4. I have a very important object to move, how will you handle it?
You might be moving something valuable, or large and difficult-to-handle. Ask how it will be moved. It's a test of the moving estimator's knowledge, and another test for how you will be treated during the move.
If you just get a 'trust us' answer, vs. a thoughtful explanation, be wary. Remember, you'll be dealing with this moving coming before, during and after your move, so make sure your comfort level is high.
5. How long has your company been in business?
Moving companies come and go, so aim for one that's around awhile, like 10 years. Bad companies don't last long in the moving industry, so if they've been around for a number of years, they're doing something right. 6. Do you have references from businesses in the area?
Many people will ask for references, but what mover is going to give you a lousy reference? However, if the moving company does a lot of repeat relocation work for a particular business, that's a good sign. The interview's an important part of the moving company selection process, but also keep in mind these other criteria for choosing a moving company:
* Beware someone who gives you a much lower price than the others. That's a common tactic for rogue moving companies -- they low-ball the bid to win your business, and then jack up the costs later.
* Get your estimate in writing and make sure it matches everything you've discussed.
* Check out your moving company at protectyourmove.gov -- you're looking at the company's complaint record, whether it has proper licensing, its number of trucks (should have more than a couple), and whether it has a local address.


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Get Reel: Weighty issues for comic thespians
People of the portly persuasion have long been the targets of taunts, from childhood playgrounds to adult playing fields.
However, some heavyset individuals have used their extra pounds to their advantage, such as athletes, and not just football players and sumo wrestlers. Charles Barkley fashioned a Hall of Fame basketball career, putting his girth to good use while earning him the nickname the Round Mound of Rebound.
Actors and actresses have also made careers out of being less than svelte, especially in the field of comedy.
Now is this because audiences laugh more at overweight people than skinny people? An argument can be made that they do, that overweight people generate guffaws simply because they appear different from the "norm," whatever that is. Or maybe we're just inherently mean?
Whatever the reason, big-boned thespians have been getting big laughs for decades. One could assume that Kevin James might not be a star if he were rail thin. He literally throws his weight around. So if you think watching a fat person fall down is funny, James is your man. That's his shtick. In his latest alleged comedy, "Here Comes the Boom," he plays a high school biology teacher who becomes a mixed martial arts fighter in order to raise money to save the school's music program from the budget ax.
During the fights and the training for the fights, James falls down, a lot. And he also gets the fecal matter knocked out of him, which is, of course, hysterical.
Now, in reality, if a schlub like James was put into the ring with a mixed martial arts master, he just wouldn't get hurt. He'd either get killed or hospitalized. Still, I bet you'll never guess what happens in the big fight in "Boom." The movie plays out like "Rocky" for mental midgets. That Salma Hayek falls in love with James' character maybe even more ridiculous. Expect a large box office.
"Here Comes the Boom" represents just the latest cinematic fiasco from James, whose resume includes "Paul Blart: Mall Cop," "I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry," "The Dilemma," "Grown Ups" and "Zookeeper." Only Martin Lawrence has made more wretched movies of recent vintage than James.
While James hasn't stooped to the stygian depths of "Big Momma's House" yet, give him time. One can only hope that audiences will eventually tire of his pratfalls just as they did with Pauly Shore's stoner shtick.
On the opposite end of the spectrum are corpulent comedians who actually have talent. Chief among them is Jackie Gleason, appropriately nicknamed "The Great One."
Interestingly, as notable as Gleason was for his comic genius on TV with the "The Honeymooners," his more impressive roles on film were in dramatic parts in such brilliant films as "The Hustler," "Requiem for a Heavyweight" and "Gigot." That said, most filmgoers know Gleason for his role as the blustery Buford T. Justice in the "Smoky and the Bandit" movies. Personally, I'd like to send some of those films to the moon.
Another stout actor who has successfully alternated comic and dramatic work is John Goodman. The actor first gained fame on the TV show "Roseanne," before going on to appear in a multitude of films, including the Coen Brothers' "Barton Fink," "The Big Lebowski" and "O Brother, Where Art Thou?" As for unintentional laughs, there's Goodman's "awkward" performance as Babe Ruth in "The Babe." And then there's "The Flintstones." Yabba-dabba-don't.
Few actors parlayed their stocky appearance into more comic gold than John Belushi. In one memorable skit on the TV show "Saturday Night Live, " he mocked Olympic training by downing a lot of doughnuts. On film, he played John "Bluto" Blutarsky, a one-man wrecking crew, in "National Lampoon's Animal House." That film also featured the rotund Kent Dorfman (Stephen Furst), aka "Flounder," who gets berated by Dean Vernon Wormer with the oft-repeated line, "Fat, drunk and stupid is no way to go through life, son." Belushi also excelled in "The Blues Brothers."
The film careers of John Candy and Chris Farley contain more hits than misses. Some filmgoers rave about Farley in "Black Sheep" and "Tommy Boy." This critic prefers Candy in "Planes, Trains & Automobiles."
One of the first successful movie comics of husky stature was Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle. Not only was he one of the popular silent screen stars, he was one of the highest paid actors in Hollywood. That's before scandal derailed his career in the 1920s.
In short films and later feature films, pudgy Oliver Hardy teamed with skinny Stan Laurel to form the original odd couple. They turned fine messes into an art form.
Lou Costello partnered with Bud Abbott for another fat-thin combo. Their films, while popular, weren't exactly memorable. While their "Who's on First" routine remains their best work, their first starring film "Buck Privates" has its moments. The highlight for me is listening to and seeing the Andrews Sisters sing "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy."
Another comic master in short films is unquestionably Jerome Lester Horvitz, better known as Curly Howard of "Three Stooges" fame. He was funnier in his sleep than James is wide awake.
In the short film category, we shouldn't forget Norman "Chubby" Chaney in "The Little Rascals." Or in feature film department, Jeff Cohen, who played Chunk in "The Goonies." Cohen looks a "little" different as an adult.
Plump character actor Eugene Pallette stayed busy in the 1930s and 1940s, appearing in such comedy classics as "My Man Godfrey." He's particularly outstanding in this film. Unlike James, he gets his laughs by delivering witty lines from an wonderful script. "All you need to start an asylum," his character says, "is an empty room and the right kind of people."
Other plus-size comic actors who have achieved varying degrees of success include Dom DeLuise, Jonah Hill, Seth Rogen, Cedric the Entertainer, Wayne Knight, Jack Black and Rodney Dangerfield.
Thin actors get into the overweight act thanks to prosthetics, most notably Eddie Murphy in "The Nutty Professor" and Mike Myers as Fat Bastard in the Austin Powers" films. The latter character is priceless.
Finally, we can't be sexist and ignore comic female actresses who have put on a few extra pounds. Rosie O'Donnell, Wendie Jo Sperber, Kathy Najimy, Loretta Devine, Mo'Nique, Melissa McCarthy, Rebel Wilson and Jennifer Hudson (before she lost the pounds) have fashioned careers that range from diminishing returns to Oscar-winning turns.
McCarthy in "Bridesmaids" and Wilson in "Pitch Perfect" steal each film. Wilson's character is even called Fat Amy, yet it's a name she gives herself. Why? "So twig bitches like you don't do it behind my back," she explains to a group of female students. Touche ... in a big way.
Remember those silk stockings?
It's now time for TRIVIA.
Last month's tester: What Clint Eastwood co-star died of a cerebral hemorrhage shortly after their film together was completed? Name the co-star and the film.
Answer: Clyde in "Any Which Way You Can."
L. Hill of Milford, Mass., was the first reader to answer the question correctly. Robert Paget of Framingham, Mass., also answered the question correctly. Congratulations! Other readers mentioined Clyde in "Every Which Way But Loose," but that Clyde (different orangutans were used for the different films) did not suffer the same fate as Clyde in the sequel.
Also, mea culpa time, as yours truly inadvertently forgot to name Brian Johnson of Natick, Mass., as a reader who answered August's trivia question correctly.
This month's tester: In what movie is a talk show host asked to tie up a religious man with silk stockings? Name the film and the talk show host.
The first reader to answer the question correctly will receive products from Fruits & Passion.
Trivia enthusiasts can call me at 508-626-4409 or email me at rtremblay@ wickedlocal.com.
Make sure you leave your name, address and phone number on my message machine or email so I can contact you if you answered the question correctly. The address is needed so winners can be mailed their prize. Callers should spell out their names slowly and clearly so their names will be spelled correctly in the column.
Answers will be accepted until 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 16. Good luck!


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Awe-inspiring yoga photography could be just what you need to push you to meet your fitness goals, or even just serve as a little reminder of how vital it is to stretch. These yogi gems, and gents, post mind-boggling yoga poses on their Instagram accounts, as well as healthy inspiration for clean eating and soaking in the joys of our outdoor surroundings. (Warning: If you are not an advanced yogi, do not attempt these poses at home. Seriously, don't).
Amanda Bisk
This talented yogi only started practicing yoga 3 years ago. @Amandabisk is a former Australian Olympic pole-vaulter. She was diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome in 2011 causing her to quit pole-vaulting due to constant muscle pain and headaches. Since her diagnosis, Amanda has fallen in love with yoga and is an inspiration to 120,00 followers. You can learn more about Amanda on her site.
Rachel Brathen
@Yoga_girl travels the world leading yoga retreats and writing about her experiences. Blue oceans, summer hues and exotic cities dominant her Instagram, which has about 885,000 followers.
Caitlin Turner
Caitlin, also known as @gypsetgoddess, travels to foreign destinations to teach yoga, and she is the host of Yoga Bliss on The Indonesian Channel. Her vibrant, gorgeous photos are all set in paradise. Let this yogi take you far, far away with her awe-inspiring backdrops. Caitlin also writes about her travels and shares workouts on her blog.
Kathryn Budig
This yogi is a contributor at Women's Health and Yoga Journal, a sponsored athlete for Under Armour, and the founder of Aim True and Poses for Paws. While most of @kathrynbudig's photos show off her yoga skills, followers will also get their fair share of cute pups and healthy meals.
Taylor Harkness
Mixed in with @Tjhark's striking poses, followers will also frequently see this yoga teacher's big, contagious smile and encouraging quotes.
Tara Stiles
Yoga icon @tarastiles is a respected yogi around the globe, and the founder of Strala Studios and Global Training Program. Tara's site features recipes, workouts, and a clothing line.
Liz Arch
@Lizarch founded Primal Yoga and is a sponsored athlete for Respect Your Universe. Her colorful and outdoorsy photos are uplifting and will inspire you to do yoga anywhere throughout your day.
Tara Milhem
At just 19 years old, @skinnybytara is a yogi, health coach and nutrition-bar-creator. Her combination of healthy food, witty quotes and fitness posts make her Instagram much more inspiring for fitness overall than just yoga poses alone.
Kerri Verna
Whether she is posing on the beach or by the mountains, @beachyogagirl posts stunning yoga photography in breathtaking nature scenes. Kerri teaches her yoga classes on the beach in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Patrick Beach
He has a beard, smoldering eyes, and he loves cats. What more can a girl ask for?! This hipster yogi proves any guy can do yoga. Let @patrickbeach amaze you with his Instagram and on his personal site.
Annie Lawless
For hard-working girls who need a little inspiration on how to balance a busy career and a healthy lifestyle, @babygenius23 is a must-follow. Annie is the co-founder of SUJA Juice and has her own blog, BLAWNDE.
Laura Kasperzak
Follow @laurasykora for creative photos of this yogi and her adorable daughter, reminding us it is never too early to start a yoga practice. Laura and her friend Masumi (@masumi_g) share a health and wellness website, Two Fit Moms.
Amy Rollo
@Amyrollo's life seems to go something like this: travel to the wild, climb a peak, strike an impressive pose at the top…no big deal. Amy's website features breathtaking photography, as well as blog posts inspiring followers to travel more and reap the benefits of yoga.
Stephanie Birch
@Stephynow's photos take place on her wooded patio or serene indoor studio. Her artistic style incorporates playful illustrations and aesthetically pleasing poses.
Robin Martin
This acrobat yogi will make your jaw drop. Unbelievable partner poses, headstands, and balancing on one hand, are just a few of the remarkable photos you will find on @robinmartinyoga.


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Ikaria Lean Belly Juice Review
The ingredients of Ikaria Lean Belly Juice are scientifically proven to promote overall wellness and weight loss. It also improves immunity and digestion. It will help you keep your weight loss going for a long time and ensure that you get lasting results. This juice is safe and effective and contains ingredients that have been scientifically proven to work. Continue reading to learn more about the benefits of Ikaria Lean Belly Juice.
One of the main ingredients of Ikaria Lean Belly Juicer is bioperine, which can boost fat burning by increasing your body's metabolism. This ingredient helps in maintaining the body's glucose level and supports healthy digestion. It also increases your energy levels, and can help you feel better overall. Another important ingredient in Ikaria Lean Belly Juice is resveratrol, which prevents body fat accumulation and promotes the digestive system.
Ikaria Lean Belly Juice is a better option than other fat loss products. It can help you lose weight and not affect your energy levels. It burns fat by releasing energy into your body, which helps you run your day. This juice is high-quality and will not make you feel tired or run-down. This product also helps to lower the risk of developing high levels of uric acid which can adversely affect your liver, kidneys, and heart health.
You can purchase Ikaria Lean Belly Juice in any quantity that suits you. Typically, people buy one jar at a time and then get more as they see results. Although you can purchase a single bottle of Ikaria Lean Belly Juice at a discounted price, buying the product in bulk is more convenient and cost-effective. It is recommended that you purchase three or six jars at a time, so you can save money on shipping. If you are buying Ikaria Lean Belly Juice for a family, you can split the jars with family members and friends.
Ikaria Lean belly Juice also contains citrus pectin. This ingredient has antioxidant effects and can promote weight loss by reducing fat. Citrus pectin is also known to improve your digestion, which is a key factor in losing weight. It may also be an appetite suppressant, which can help maintain a healthy blood pressure. These are just a few of the many benefits that Ikaria Lean belly Juice offers.
The Ikaria Lean Belly Juice can be used as a dietary supplement. It contains capsaicin, a compound found in chili peppers. It is believed to increase metabolism, which is the process by which food or drinks are converted into energy. The price for this product is very affordable at $69 per jar. There is a small shipping charge. The product also comes with a 180-day money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose, but all of the benefits of the Ikaria Lean Belly Juice.
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Ikaria Lean Belly Juice is a natural dietary supplement, and the product contains many organic components. It also contains citrus pectin, which reduces free radical damage and oxidative stress. Ceramides are essential for healthy skin and can travel to other areas of the body. They can regulate ceramide levels and help you lose weight. It can also improve your immune system.
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Ikaria Lean Belly Juice contains eight primary exotic ingredients and a proprietary blend of seven other ingredients to support healthy weight loss. These ingredients are known for their effectiveness at combating obesity and supporting the body's natural weight-loss process. The formula includes milk thistle, dandelion and grape seed extract, Citrus Pectin (Hibiscus), and strawberry extract. Seven complementary ingredients include African Mango Extract, Black Currant Powder, and Blueberry Powder.
Dandelion extract helps boost your metabolism by fighting free radicals. It also promotes healthy cholesterol levels and increases energy production through fat burning. Capsaicin, which is derived from pepper, is another active ingredient that promotes optimal fat loss. This component of Ikaria lean belly juice boosts metabolic activity by increasing sweating and helps eliminate toxic waste from your blood.
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Ikaria Lean Belly Juice is an advanced superfood powdered drink that can boost your metabolism and reduce belly fat. Each ingredient works together to increase your metabolism and regulate blood sugar levels. It also suppresses unwanted hunger pangs and helps curb cravings for food that is not needed. The blend will support healthy weight loss, making your goal a reality. One bottle per day can make a big difference in your health and body.
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This popular liquid diet is made up of high-quality, natural ingredients. Its main ingredient, citrus pectin, aids digestion and converts fat into energy. It reduces belly fat and boosts energy levels. Citrus pectin has other benefits as well, such as promoting a healthy digestive system and lowering blood pressure. Ikaria Lean Belly Juice is not a liquid diet that causes rapid weight loss.
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Ikaria Lean Belly Juice can help you lose extra fat around your midsection. It contains a combination of herbal and plant extracts that can help you lose unwanted weight. Some of the substances found in the juice may enhance brain function and mental clarity, while others may help the body cleanse itself. The product is made with all-natural ingredients. However, it is recommended that consumers consult a doctor before using any supplements.
Milk thistle is a powerful ingredient that helps burn fat, boosts the liver and improves blood sugar levels. Another ingredient, Dandelion leaf, is the most powerful ingredient in Ikaria Lean Belly Juice. It prevents the storage of fat in the midsection, promotes lean muscle mass and supports liver health. The benefits of this product are significant and well worth the price.
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Ikaria Lean Belly Juice contains eight primary exotic ingredients and a proprietary blend of seven other ingredients to support your body's weight loss goals. Milk Thistle, Taraxacum, Panax ginseng, Resveratrol, Citrus Pectin, Hibiscus, and Strawberry Extract are some of the major exotic ingredients. The other seven ingredients include African Mango Extract, Black Currant Extract, Blueberry Powder, and more.
The ingredients found in Ikaria Lean Belly Juice are scientifically tested and safe to consume. They promote overall wellness by improving digestion and immune system health, as well as reducing side effects. Plus, these ingredients help people maintain their weight for a long time, ensuring that they maintain the results achieved after shedding their pounds. To ensure the best results, you should always consult the manufacturer's instructions before using any product promising dramatic results.
Ikaria Lean Belly juice also contains citrus pectin (a powerful antioxidant) and capsaicin (a compound that affects the fat burning metabolism and lipid profile. As a result of these ingredients, Ikaria Lean Belly Juice has been gaining popularity due to its numerous health benefits. Among these are its ability to reduce uric acid levels and improve your metabolism. And if you're looking to lose weight, you'll want to pay attention to the directions for using Ikaria Lean Belly Juice to see results in as little as one month.
Ikaria Lean Belly Juice is best taken on an empty stomach. It is best to consume it in the morning, approximately half an hour after eating. Although it's safe to drink it any time of day, it's best to take it on an empty stomach. As long as you consume a healthy diet, you'll see results in 3 to 6 months. Remember, you can continue using Ikaria Lean Belly Juice indefinitely if you want to maintain the weight loss you've achieved.


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Crown Maple Syrup is crafted in Dutchess County, New York exclusively from the sap produced by 25,000 majestic sugar and red maple trees on a 800-acre sustainably managed farm. These varieties produce the sweetest sap on the planet and, combined with the perfect climate of the Hudson River Valley, make it possible for Crown Maple to produce their regal syrup. There are typically only about 20 prime sap days in a season and they generally begin in mid-February when temperatures in the Hudson Valley climb into the 40s during the day and dip to below freezing at night. This temperature fluctuation creates pressure inside the maples that naturally forces out the sap. Crown uses a unique Reverse Osmosis unit – the only one of its kind in the US – that quickly and efficiently removes 90 percent of the water and produces a concentrate with the precise sugar content required for the next stage of their process. Using reverse osmosis to remove most of the water is far superior because it protects the delicate sap from prolonged exposure to heat which causes burning and excess caramelization.


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Audubon Havell Edition Pl. 231, Long-billed Curlew
Oppenheimer Editions Print
39 1/4" x 26 1/2"
Limited edition of 150
Published 1999
Blind embossed with the Oppenheimer Editions and Field Museum logos
The Oppenheimer Field Museum Edition of Audubon's Fifty Best Birds
The lavish double-elephant-size folio of The Birds of America, spectacularly launched John James Audubon's career as an artist-naturalist and publisher of natural history folios. In Edinburgh, the Scottish engraver W. H. Lizars began to produce the very first plates in 1826. However, after the completion of only ten plates, W. H. Lizars' colorists went on strike. Work on the folio continued with the London engraver Robert Havell, who engraved and colored The Birds of America from 1827—1838. The completed work comprised 435 hand-colored engravings. Robert Havell also retouched W. H. Lizars' original efforts, adding aquatint to the engraving and etching. On those plates, Robert Havell's name appears alongside that of the Scottish engraver's.
John James Audubon sold 186 subscriptions to the complete folio of The Birds of America, each of which commanded the princely sum of $1,000 — the cost of a substantial home at that time. Published on sheets measuring 26 1/2 by 39 inches, called double-elephant by the printing trade, the aquatint engravings depict each subject in its actual size and are among the largest ever made. Still, John James Audubon often altered the larger birds' natural postures, creatively composing the figure to fit within the dimensions of the sheet. Of the 186 complete sets produced, more than 100 are intact in library and museum collections worldwide. Since first produced by Robert Havell over 175 years ago, few of the sets have been broken to make individual prints available for sale. Joel Oppenheimer, Inc. specializes in these rare, original engravings, maintaining an extensive inventory, many in exceptionally fine condition.
John James Audubon explored the American backwoods and wilderness to discover, record, and illustrate its avian life. America's most revered artist-naturalist, John James Audubon (1785—1851), is renowned for his extraordinary undertaking to record The Birds of America. The images he created are icons of 19th-century art. Fascinated by nature since childhood, it was not until 1819, when he was the father of two sons, that John James Audubon fully embraced the life of an artist-naturalist. In 1820, John James Audubon left his family in Cincinnati, embarking with a young apprentice, Joseph R. Mason. Joseph R. Mason worked with John James Audubon from 1820 until 1822, contributing mostly botanical elements to about 55 of John James Audubon's paintings. Later, the artists George Lehman, Maria Martin, and his sons Victor Gifford Audubon and John Woodhouse Audubon assisted John James Audubon with botanical and landscape backgrounds.
Established in 1999, Oppenheimer Editions has partnered with prestigious museums to make prints from their holdings. Works from the New-York Historical Society's unrivaled collections of John James Audubon's watercolors and the Hudson River School paintings are examples of art that otherwise would be unobtainable. Among the institutional collections we have partnered with are the American Museum of Natural History, the Field Museum, and Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. These are not mere reproductions. They are limited-edition fine art prints made with the finest quality archival pigments on rag watercolor paper and executed to exacting standards.


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Morning Minutes: Dec. 7
Word of the Day
Fossick FAH-sik (verb) To search about; rummage; to search for by or as if by rummaging; ferret out - www.merriam-webster.com
Website of the Day
Pearl Harbor attack
Today is the 70th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. Head to this site to see videos, read eyewitness accounts and much more.
Number to Know
8: The number of Santa's original reindeer. Rudolph wasn't created until about 100 years after the others.
This Day in History
Dec. 7, 1941: Attack on Pearl Harbor – The Imperial Japanese Navy attacks the U.S. Pacific Fleet and its defending Army Air Forces and Marine air forces at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
Today's Featured Birthday
Basketball legend Larry Bird (55)
Daily Quote
"One of the most glorious messes in the world is the mess created in the living room on Christmas day. Don't clean it up too quickly." - Andy Rooney


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David Lebovitz, is one of my favorite food bloggers. the San Francisco Chronicle named him one of the Five Top Pastry Chefs in the Bay Area, he's been featured in every major food publication and most of the big newspapers. In 1999 he left the US and moved to Paris to write books (he's written six, so far) and enjoy great food. I quoted his blog before about something I grew up with in Uruguay, something which if one of my South American cousins wouldn't have sent me from time to time (until I found the recipe!) would have turned me into a desperate junkie in search of a fix. Yes, gentle reader, I confess I am a hopeless Dulce de Leche addict.
Today as I scoured David Lebovitz' blog, which I do periodically, I found a great salad recipe (which I made some slight changes to so as to make it kosher):
Chopped Vegetable Salad with Lemon-Garlic Dressing
Two servings
I guess I'm more French than I thought because I'm not a fan of very hard vegetables raw, like broccoli, cauliflower, or green beans. So if I use them, I blanch or steam the vegetables lightly, to make them a bit more palatable.
For the dressing:
2 cloves garlic, peeled and grated or minced
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon kosher or sea salt
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 cup (60ml) olive or grape seed oil, or another favorite oil
For the salad:
6 cups (700g) mixed chopped vegetables and other additions, such as:
-Crumbled Morningstar Farms Veggie Bacon Strips or Bacos, (both products are kosher certified by the OU)
-Diced avocado
-Batons of baked tofu
-Crumbled feta, goat, or blue cheese
-Shredded romaine, radicchio, or gem lettuce
-Sliced or quartered radishes
-Grated or julienne-cut carrots
-Shredded red cabbage
-Minced parsley or chives
_Lightly steamed or blanched broccoli, cauliflower, green beans, or asparagus
-Diced hard-cooked eggs
-Pumpkin seeds
-Quartered cherry tomatoes
1. In a large salad bowl, mix together the garlic, lemon juice, salt, and mustard with a fork
2. Add the olive oil and stir with the fork until the dressing is well mixed. (I don't emulsify the dressing as I feel it gets too heavy and thick.)
3. Add the salad ingredients and toss well.
I fully realize that after the Nine Days a nice meat recipe, rather than a dairy one, would have been far more welcome, but this one is simple to make, healthy and delicious!
Enjoy, gentle reader, enjoy!


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What is undoubtedly one of the best places in Asia to catch the autumn colours is the former imperial capital of Japan, Kyoto. The backdrop that the mountains, rivers, streams that surround the city which is blessed with beautifully landscaped gardens and magnificent temple complexes, provides for a magnificent setting to view the brilliant mix of red and gold that colour the city each autumn, and it is just to view the colours that thousands from far and wide descend on the city every November. The best time to see the colours is during the second half of November and I was perhaps a little too early to catch the peak of the change of colours, I did however manage to see some rather spectacular views of the autumn colours in and around the city.
Useful Links:
Viewing of Autumn Foliage in Japanese Culture
Kyoto Walks (JNTO)
The Philosopher's Walk (Japan-Guide.com)
Sagano / Arashiyama (JNTO)
Higashiyama (JNTO)
Ginkaku-ji (Silver Pavilion)
Tenryu-ji Temple (Japanese)
Eikando Temple
Otani-Hombyo (Japanese)
Hozugawa River Boat Ride


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Revolut Review: What You Need To Know
If you're planning to make a money transfer, you might want to check out Revolut. This app offers over 30 currencies to choose from and uses the Interbank Exchange Rate to calculate exchange rates. You can also track your bills and divide them. Their bill tracker feature allows you to calculate how much money is owed.
What is Revolut?
Revolut is a financial technology company based in London, United Kingdom. It provides banking services to customers via mobile apps. It was founded in 2015 by Vlad Yatsenko and Nikolay Storonsky. Their goal is to make banking easier for customers. They also offer a variety of financial services.
Revolut has been able to attract a lot of capital, which has allowed it to develop innovative money transfer and banking services. The company is also regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), which means that funds are safe with them. All client funds are stored in a separate account at Barclays and Lloyd's. The company follows the rules and regulations set out by the Payment Services Regulations 2017 and Electronic Money Regulations 2011 to safeguard clients' funds. There are no hidden charges for the services of the company, but users will have to pay premium and metal subscriptions. They also charge fair usage fees to use their services beyond account limits and for exchanging currencies.
To use Revolut, customers must download its app. It offers easy signup and verification tools. The app requires users to provide a picture of a government-issued ID. After verifying their identity, users can request a contactless card from Revolut. They will also be provided with a UK account number as well as a sort code. After they have been set up, they will be able to use Revolut to make contactless payments or Apple Pay.
Is it safe?
Revolut's security and safety are uncertain. While Revolut uses several precautions to keep your account safe, fraud is always an option. It is important to use common sense and take basic precautions such as keeping your passwords and account information safe. Fraudulent companies target all financial services platforms, and Revolut is no different. Revolut employs both automated and manual fraud prevention methods to combat fraud.
First of all, Revolut uses a verification process to verify that you are a real person. This verification process is used by most financial service providers to protect against fraud. This process consists of uploading a photograph of your ID with Revolut. This could be a selfie, or an official government-issued ID.
Revolut allows users to make international payments by credit card and bank transfer. It works with all MasterCard-enabled ATMs and supports more than 140 currencies. There are no fees to use Revolut abroad. Revolut also allows you to get a loan or credit card. You can also send money internationally with Revolut, which is about 10 times cheaper than using a traditional bank.
Revolut's customer support is outstanding. If you have any problems or questions regarding your account, you can reach them round the clock. It is easy to use and allows you to track your payments from anywhere in the world. This is an excellent feature for people who want to have control over their finances.
Customer Service
Revolut's customer service is a top priority. Their 24/7 in-app chat service allows customers to ask questions at any time. They believe that the best support comes from direct contact with customers. Their customer support agents are trained to provide high-quality support through extensive training programs. They shadow customer service agents to gain valuable customer experience as well as technical skills. They encourage openness and transparency so that agents can learn from one another.
Customers of Revolut can also call the customer service number at +442-033-228-352. Although the number is automatic, customers can still call it to obtain account information, block card information, and block cards. If you need immediate assistance or are unsure what to do about your account, however, it is best not to call this number. Live chat is available in Revolut's app, but you must be logged in to use it.
Revolut is a popular digital banking service that's easy to use and very popular in the UK. However, there are fees. We'll be looking at the fees and how they impact your spending in this Revolut Review. Despite the low fees, there are some drawbacks. These include the lack of a physical branch network and the lack of a full financial protection scheme (FSCS) cover.
The app for Revolut is easy to use and has an intuitive design. You can also use the app to purchase online with a virtual card. You can also get instant personal loans and stock trading in the USA without commissions. However, if you are going to use the service abroad, make sure to check the exchange rate first as this can vary greatly.


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Today's News: Our Take - The Following Sets Up a "Major Shift" for Claire and Jacob
For at least two characters, Monday's episode of The Following could be a game-changer.
First up, there's Jacob (Nico Tortorella), who was last seen standing menacingly in the doorway of the Followers' mansion and giving an ominous greeting to his (ex?)-girlfriend, Emma (Valorie Curry). Tortorella says his character's steely glare is a byproduct of Jacob killing his best friend Paul (Adan Canto). "I really feel like everybody should consider him a threat now at this point," he tells TVGuide.com. "He's got blood on his hands now and I feel like Jacob just wants more at this point."
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Committing his first murder - even if it was a "mercy kill," since Jacob was honoring Paul's wish to die - is "definitely a huge turning point for Jacob," according to Tortorella. "Emotionally, [killing Paul] just completely broke him down," the actor says. "But at the same time he recognized that's what he needed to do. ... As much as the threesome [among Jacob, Paul and Emma] wasn't about sex, this kill isn't really about killing. It's about love."
Still, Tortorella adds: "He's definitely out for revenge, to make everything right in his world." To that end, viewers will see a shift in Jacob as he starts to play more of a significant role among Joe Carroll's (James Purefoy) group of followers. "Jacob's motivation at this point is to be a follower to Joe Carroll, in every sense," Tortorella says. "It's time to step up and do his duty."
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With that in mind, Jacob's relationship with Emma will become complicated, to say the least. It's clear that Emma only has eyes for Joe at this point. But for Jacob, Emma's sexual relationship with Joe is nothing compared to the larger betrayal of her abandoning Jacob and Paul after the FBI raided their safe house. "He still loves Emma," Tortorella explains. "Even though she did what she did, they've been together for a long time. There's definitely some interesting scenes that happen between the two of them in the next episodes. She should watch her back."
Also watching her back in Monday's episode is Joe's estranged wife, Claire Matthews (Natalie Zea). On Monday's episode (9/8c, Fox) Joe learns Claire's location and sends a team of Followers after her. As usual, Ryan Hardy (Kevin Bacon) tries to protect her and enlists the help of an old friend to do so. "There's some pretty nasty mayhem that goes down," Zea teases. "In the end, there's a surprising ... move on Claire's part. This episode begins a major shift for her. [It's] sort of the beginning of New Claire. She begins to embody a kind of strength that wasn't quite as apparent before. She begins to take control and she realizes that she has to get in on the game, and she has to learn how to play the game. ... She gets a little fierce."
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Though Joe's primary objective is to reunite with Claire and bring their entire family (including son Joey) back together, Zea "can't imagine a world in which it's even a possibility" that Claire would fall back in love with Joe. But what about Ryan? "I think there will always be something [between Claire and Ryan] on both sides," Zea says. "There are a lot of unspoken issues that need to be resolved, and in the most inopportune moments. ... What's great about this episode is that we get to kind of see them sort of let down their guard a little bit, for just a second."
But only for a second. Even with all the Ryan drama, Zea emphasizes that Claire's main motivation is rescuing Joey, who is presumably still at the mansion, even though he wasn't seen in last week's episode. "That's all she thinks about," Zea says. "That's the only thing that's motivating her to do anything right now. ... She would do anything to get Joey back. Absolutely anything."
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Do you think Claire will get Joey back? What do you think her "surprising move" will be? And what's in store for Emma and Jacob? Weigh in below, and check out a sneak peek of Monday's episode below.
The Following airs Mondays at 9/8c on Fox.
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